Bobby Payton
"Ive been singing since the age of 5."My Mother was a "Great Singer" and My Father was a "Master Musician(Harmonica Player/Percussionist)"&Minister"...Basically,I am a Self-taught "Alternative/Smooth Jazz/Pop/R&B/Gospel Guitarist/Vocalist/Producer/Writer.
"Two of My Sons "Robby&"Timmy Payton are also Musicians&Writers.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
"I started singing in Church around age 5...My Dad inspired me to play.He was a "Great"Harmonica Player/Soloist.He was/is my Greatest Inspiration My Mother was also a "Great Singer"She would sometimes "sing me to sleep at night" I started playing Guitar around age 10.Joined a Band around age 16..Hit the Road around age 17..Got into Jazz around age 26....Still playing&singing..I Love "Good Music"in every genre.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
"I really enjoy travelling & playing the Ski Resorts in Vail & Aspen Colorado.
Your musical influences
Jesus Christ,My Mother&Father,My Children, Grand Children,My Sisters&Our Brothers,Relatives & Friends.My Influences are but not limited to,Bobby Payton,My Uncle Donnie Carr,The Jazz Crusaders,George Benson,Andre Crouch,Hezekiah Walker,Grover Washington,Stevie Wonder,Chick Corea,Gary Burton,Charlie Wilson&Gap,Earth,Wind&Fire,Chaka,Sade,Anita Baker,Pat Metheney etc.
What equipment do you use?
Fender/Ibanez Guitars,Roland Gr-30 Guitar Synthe,Pro Tools.
Anything else?
"This Music is Dedicated to the Memory of My Son David(My Drummer) who died while playing "Russian Roullette" with his "Friends"...David was 21"
"I was "On The Road(1999)"when this happened...
